Working Title	Construction Tech I (Clay Center, NE)
Department	USMARC-0937
Requisition Number	S_250774
Posting Open Date	11/25/2025
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)	12/08/2025
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Description of Work	The U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC)is a 34,000-acre facility near Clay Center, NE. The work performed at USMARC supports research that is focused on solving high priority problems for the U.S. beef cattle, sheep, and swine industries. As a Construction Tech I, you will: Assist Construction Supervisor with new construction, repair, and maintenance of existing facilities which includes remote buildings, livestock working facilities, livestock water systems and monitoring and maintaining of waste lift stations. This includes, but is not limited to, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, concrete and welding. Position requires irregular hours, work in inclement weather, and work in livestock facilities. In the UNL system, this position is categorized as a Building Service Technician I. Note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position. About Us: Looking for a job where you can advance professionally and have time for life outside work? UNL is consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer, known for our welcoming, supportive culture and outstanding benefits. As a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy: Generous leave benefits including paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays Comprehensive insurance options: medical, dental, vision, and life coverage Tuition assistance through employee and dependent scholarship programs Retirement plans with university matching contributions A workplace culture that values your time outside of work Discover more about working at UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.
Minimum Required Qualifications	High school diploma or GED plus one year of combined experience in any of the following construction trades such as electrical, carpentry, plumbing, concrete, welding, or similar work; equivalent education/experience considered. Knowledge and skills to provide support in one of multiple construction trade areas. Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.
Preferred Qualifications	The follow qualifications are preferred, but not required: Experience and/or training in multiple construction trades. Machinery operations and maintenance skills. Experience working with and around livestock preferred.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required	Yes
Physical Required	Yes
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.	No
Criminal History Background Check Required	Yes
Posted Salary	$18.00/hr minimum
How to Apply	Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact	Sheila Trampe, sheila.trampe@usda.gov
Job Category (old)	Office/Service
Job Type	Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State)	Clay Center, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?	No
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